Tuesday, November 22nd, 1927 – Friday, October 24th, 2025
Caeser Joseph Mattioli, 97, left this earth on October 24, 2025, to make his tee time with God at the “Great Golf Course in the Sky.” He was born on November 22, 1927, to his parents, Rose (Maritote) and Attilio “Felix” Mattioli. Caeser was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford in 1946.
After high school, he was drafted into the Army, where he served 1 ½ years as a Constabulary in Germany. He held the rank of Corporal. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he worked at Simmons Company for 11 years and then as a Supervisor at American Motors for 28 years. He retired in 1985.
In 1961, he met the love of his life, Virginia Salerno, and they married on September 1, 1962. Together, they brought into this world four beautiful children: Maria Mattioli Vocke, Michael (Mary Quintero) Mattioli, Maureen (Kurt) Sorensen, and Melissa (Larry) Jakubowski. He was a nurturing father to his four children and a loving grandfather to his six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Caeser lived every day with gratitude and joy, sharing his happiness with everyone around him. He was an avid golfer. He also loved hunting and fishing, cherishing fishing trips to Canada with his son and close family friends. He was a member of the Roma Lodge for over 40 years. He also enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Mac’s Canteen. Caeser welcomed everyone into his home and enjoyed having breakfast with his children every Sunday morning. He was known for homemade spaghetti sauce on Sundays and delicious cranberry bread in the fall. He loved to travel with his children when they were young, driving his American Motors station wagon, taking them on trips to 48 of the 50 states. He also brought a smile to anyone leaving a message on the home phone, with his greeting sung to the tune of “That’s Amore.” He loved hot peppers, claiming they kept him alive. No pepper was ever hot enough for Caesar.
Caeser was a devout Catholic and a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church since 1962.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Attilio and Rose Mattioli, one brother, Roger (Marie) Mattioli, and a stillborn son, Joseph Mattioli. He was also preceded in death by ten of Virginia’s brothers and sisters and their spouses.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia Mattioli, his four children: Maria Mattioli Vocke, Michael (Mary Quintero) Mattioli, Maureen (Kurt) Sorensen, Melissa (Larry) Jakubowski, 3 grandsons: Antonio (Maria) Montemurro, Jacob Mattioli, and Lucas Mattioli, 3 granddaughters: Madeline Vocke, Elise Vocke, and Claire (Joseph O’Connell, Jr.) Vocke, and a great-granddaughter, Amelia Montemurro. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special thanks to Hospice Alliance, Brookside Care Center, the Kenosha campus of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and Dr. Giuseppi Garretto for his wonderful care throughout the years.
Donations to the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin or Hospice Alliance would be greatly appreciated.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Proko Funeral Home. Prayers will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Proko Funeral Home for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI.
